White Man's Burden

Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies

• White Man's Burden

• Sepoy Rebellion

• Zulu War

• Meiji Restoration

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

• They wanted Africa's natural resources

• They wanted land to develop new types of ships

• They wanted to create a perfect society

• They wanted to learn new languages

What is the feeling of racial superiority, which motivated Europeans to "civilize" non-Europeans known as?

King of Belgium who oversaw the invasion and pacification of the Congo in central Africa.

• George II

• Alfonso II

• Leopold II

• Rhodes II

Which one of these reason is a cause of Imperialism in Africa?

• White Man's Burden

• French Ego

• Africa's size and population

• The congos gold and ivory

What is the "White Man's Burden"?

• The White Mans guilt

• Europeans felt that it was their duty to “civilize” non-Europeans.

• Greed

• All of the above

Why did Europeans believe they were superior?

• They have more money

• They have more power

• Europeans were technology superior to other parts of the world

• All fo of the above

What is the concept of 'White Man's Burden'?

• A belief in the duty to civilize non-Europeans

• A financial burden on European countries

• A military strategy

• A cultural exchange program

Who wrote the poem 'The White Man's Burden'?

• Rudyard Kipling

• Mark Twain

• Charles Dickens

• Oscar Wilde

In which year was 'The White Man's Burden' published?

• 1899

• 1905

• 1912

• 1888